Civitavecchia is among the most important Italian passenger ports. The maritime connections have been increased by the recent "motorways of the sea" project that was designed to increase sea travel around the Mediterranea. From Civitavecchia it is possible to reach Sardinia and Sicily by ferry. The port was built under the Emperor Trajan in the 2nd century AD. Civitavecchia is also considered the 'port of Rome' and is today the most important ferry terminal in Italy, it was relaunched thanks to the 'motorways of the sea' project and is the second largest port in Europe for cruise ship tr... [More information]
Address: Raccordo Civitavecchia - Viterbo, 00053 Civitavecchia RM
Directions: Google Map @ Civitavecchia, port
Catania, a Sicilian town at the foot of Mt Etna, the highest volcano Europe is a great city. It offers crystal clear sea to snowy peaks that UNESCO declared a World Heritage Site. History The name Catania takes into account its geographical location, katà meaning near, and Etna. The citiy's foundations date back to the ancient Greeks, but many many invasions have occurred here over the centuries and these civilisations have brought with them varied cultural, artistic and architectural heritage. After the Greeks, who subjugated Catania for three centuries, the Romans arrived, developing ... [More information]